Mariemont's Warrior Run is Oct. 12

The Village Of Mariemont will conduct the third annual Warrior Run: The Race for Life on Saturday, Oct. 12.

The Village Of Mariemont will conduct the third annual Warrior Run: The Race for Life on Saturday, Oct. 12, an event that last year drew a record 1,200 participants who were greeted by the beautiful fall foliage of Mariemont and the cheering of Mariemont residents across the Village.

The Jim Miller Memorial Mile was started in October 2008 by a group of Jim's friends to commemorate his life. Jim Miller was a life-long Mariemont resident. Jim Miller began his running career in high school at Mariemont, he made Ohio's all-state team as an individual in 1975 and also as part of Mariemont's cross-country team, and was a member of a relay race team that held a longstanding record at the school. Jim was inducted into the Mariemont High School Hall of Fame in 1980.

Under the leadership of Nancy Miller, the event evolved in to the Warrior Run: The Race for Life in 2010 to support Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center's (CCHMC) Surviving the Teens® program.

While the USATF sanctioned 5k Warrior Run is the featured attraction of the event, the main attraction is the family oriented events surrounding the race. For all ages there will be an un-timed one-mile walk through the scenic Village Of Mariemont that runs concurrently with the 5k race. The event also includes a fun filled evening of food, drinks, music, and carnival-style kid's games.

Food for the event includes City Barbecue pulled pork and chicken, Homemade Chili, LaRosas pizza, UDF ice cream, hot dogs, hamburgers, and cookies and muffins. The event will also will also include a Bid-n-Buy event with merchandise donated by area merchants. Music will be provided by radio station 94.9 "re-wind", and at dusk the event will conclude with the showing of the movie "Brave" on a temporary big screen erected in the center of the Bell Tower Park.

Again this year will be prizes for the Mariemont resident along the race route who provides the best set up for the simulcast from 94.9 "re-wind" during the race; the residence with the best set up during the race will receive a gift certificate to the National Exemplar Restaurant.

New to the event this year will be a "team challenge" for those participating in the event. There will be a prize for the team that has the most members, as well as a prize for the team that raises the most money. Team that raises the most money: Hahana Party for the team and 50 West Prize: $200 to spend at Hahana with a reserved volleyball court and a filled 50 West growler for each participant of age (limit 10). Most members on a team: One Pizzelii pizza for each team member

The Warrior Run: The Race for Life will begin at 5:30 p.m. at the Mariemont Bell Tower on Pleasant Street. The Event benefits the Surviving the Teens program created by Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center. It provides information, resources and support on teen mental health problems to help guide teens and families through the ups and downs they might face.

To date, The Warrior Run has raised nearly $100,000 for the Surviving the Teens program. Last year the event drew more than 1,200 runners/walkers and resulted in a donation of $35,000 to the Surviving the Teens® program.

Further information for the Race and related events can be found at cincywarriorrun.org and race registration can also be accessed at cincywarriorrun.org or you may contact Nancy Miller at 271-5599 or jmiller21@cinci.rr.com.

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Mariemont's Warrior Run is Oct. 12

The Village Of Mariemont will conduct the third annual Warrior Run: The Race for Life on Saturday, Oct.